The Doctorate in Higher Education Administration* from KU is an exciting opportunity for:

Current college and university staff members and administrators who want to advance in their careers

Aspiring individuals who would like to teach at the college level

Individuals working in nonprofit organizations

The Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration is designed to be completed in 3 years, preparing doctoral students to apply the most current knowledge about colleges, universities and their constituencies to administrative practice.

Benefits of the program include:

True Cohort Experience – Newly admitted students join a small community, or cohort, of diverse and exciting fellow students.

Holistic Admission – GRE scores are not required. Eligibility is based on prior academic ability and administrative experience.

Blended Delivery Format – Designed to accommodate the schedules of working professionals, coursework includes both face-to-face and online instruction.

Saturday Classes – Limited face-to-face classes meet on Saturdays to not interrupt a busy work week.

Focus on Leadership & Data for Decision-making – Program curriculum and experiences emphasize leadership of diverse institutions and focus on understanding, using and telling stories with institutional data.

Professional Network - Instructors and fellow graduate students offer a broad-based knowledge of the field, lifelong friends and fellow colleagues. A professional mentorship requirement helps students build a sense of connection for their higher education administration career.

Program Reputation – KU's Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration is offered through the KU School of Education, which U.S. News & World Report recently ranked as the 8th Best Public Education School in the nation.

Affordability - A degree from the KU School of Education will be one of the best investments you can make in yourself.